About finres As every degree of global warming is projected to cause at least a five-percent decrease in global crop yield (IPCC, 2021), agriculture calls for an urgent transformation .
finres was created in 2019 and gathers scientists motivated by the ambition to revolutionize decision-making in rural economies and achieve climate resilience.
Our aim is to put science and the latest technological advances at the service of food security and sovereignty.
We created the first scientific and AI platform to underwrite agricultural loans under climate change and prioritize investments in technologies and practices in the agricultural sector.
Our company has informed USD 1.4 billion of investments in 32 countries, and we work with partners such as the World Bank, the United Nations, CRDB (Tanzania's largest bank), and the French Development Agency (AFD).
Last year, we received the award for best climate startup at CoGX 2023 .
This opportunity is for you if you want to be an active player in the resilient movement.
About the Role:
As a BusinessDevelopmentAssociate at finres, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities that support the company's growth and for coordinating our businessdevelopment activities worldwide.
You will work closely with our partnership development team and our Senior Sales Ambassadors to develop and implement strategies and find potential partners in building the future of resilient agricultural investments.
Responsibilities:
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Generating new opportunities through prospecting Conduct market research to identify potential business opportunities Develop inbound and outbound lead generation activities Attend shows, conferences, and other events to build a network 2.
Qualifying and nurturing leads Prepare and deliver personalized presentations to potential partners Nurture and develop relationships with prospects Schedule meetings and demos with qualified prospects Utilize CRM software to manage leads and opportunities 3.
Draw up data-driven strategies and conclusions on results and lessons learned Research and understand the trends and competitive landscape in agtech and fintech Collaborate with the partnership development team to develop and execute strategies Coordinate the activities of our Senior Sales Ambassadors Provide regular reports on lead generation activities Knowledge, skills and experience:
Fluent in English and French Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, International Finance, or related field Interest and/or knowledge of climate issues and agriculture 3-5 years of experience in businessdevelopment Ability to communicate complex issues to a variety of stakeholders Excellent organizational and time-management skills Experience using CRM software (Salesforce, Monday, etc.) Ability to think creatively and strategically Company benefit & values :
25 days of Annual leave a year + public holidays Payment of 50% of transportation card Medical insurance and Healthcare Performance reviews every 6 months.
Generous pay increases for high performers and high-growth team members.
Access to regular socials activities & facilities in the office space (coffee machine, gym, sports classes, etc.) finres ParisÎle-de-France Transportation Expérience souhaitée
